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3,776 ft
Distance
70 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:07:59
Avg time
116 ft
Altitude min
177 ft
Altitude max
177 ft
Altitude start
177 ft
Altitude end
-17.4%
Grade max
30%
Grade min
1,368 ft
Distance climb
1,289 ft
Distance down
1,001 ft
Distance flat
00:07:59
Avg time

Northpipe loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jacks Ridge
    Nambucca Heads
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #205383 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97459 in E-Biking
    • #179849 in Trail Running
    • #184562 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge

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Northpipe loop is a 1 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Nambucca Heads. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 21 m blue climb. It features berm and bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to northpipe-loop trailhead (-30.669260, 152.956420)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Northpipe loop

        ▼ Where is Northpipe loop located?
        Northpipe loop is located in Jacks Ridge, Nambucca Heads, Australia. It is part of the Jacks Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -30.66926, 152.95642.
        ▼ How hard is Northpipe loop?
        Northpipe loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Northpipe loop?
        Northpipe loop has 70 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 116 ft to 177 ft.
        ▼ Is Northpipe loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Northpipe loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Northpipe loop?
        Northpipe loop is 3,776 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Northpipe loop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Northpipe loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Northpipe loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Northpipe loop are:
        • July (13 activities)
        • September (7 activities)
        • December (6 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Northpipe loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Northpipe loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Northpipe loop?
        The estimated time to ride Northpipe loop is approximately 8 minutes. The trail is 3,776 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Northpipe loop?
        Northpipe loop is a very popular trail. There have been 362 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 499 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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